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Cutting plane
Is it possible to create a cutting plane and hide part of a model in CMM manager? If so how?
Constructing points using Points from Cloud
I am trying to get the raw data from a circle with 60 points, I extract raw data to create a cloud, I then try to construct points using Points from Cloud to report the raw datat from the 60 points in the circle. The question is, why does my first point
Using a TM25-20 to use a SP25 and a TP20 on the same machine
I am trying to set up 2 different racks so that an LK Altera can utilize multiple TP20 probes(MCR20 rack) while also being able to swap over to the SM25-2 scanning module(FCR25-L rack). To do this, I am using a TM25-20 which is an adapter attached to
Scanning SP25M
Hello, I'd like to hear from users of scanning with the SP25M probe. I occasionally use this system and I wanted to know if you also have problems measuring. For example, if I scan a circle with a fairly high point density, it happens that a few points
Properly applying projected tolerance
I accidentally submitted this as a "Ticket" yesterday, but thought it might be good community knowledge. Original question: I found the article https://support.qxcmm.com/portal/en/kb/articles/gd-t-projected-tolerance-zone , however, I would still like
Hi community
Love this community, I wish I would have found it sooner. I'm learning a lot, so thank you all so much.
adding a fixture as furniture in a full program?
Hello all. I was just curious on an answer if there would be any issue adding furniture (of a fixture that isn't made yet) Here is a picture. the red is going to be the fixture. I have points on the bottom of the zig zag area. However, I have already
Parallelism of a Disc
I will state this issue as plainly as I can. I am measuring a the surface (Disc Face) closest to the OD that is parallel relative to another surface (Datum-A) which is about the ID. [//|.06mm|A] is the tolerance with the length set to the OD of the face
How can we replace the current inspection report header?
How can we replace the stock header on inspection reports? We would like to add our company info and logo. We just retrofitted out machine so I don't need to update any old inspection reports. Thank you
Leave feature type window open
Hi all, Is there a way to leave a feature type active while you go through offline and select features. For example the 3D CAD. Can that be left active so you do not have to click on it each you want a plane and then a cylinder and then a plane again.
Plane-Plane-Plane Alignments?
I realize that CMM Manager wants to use just a line for an alignment and a point for an origin, but this isn't true GD&T. Is there a way to use planes or other full dimensional features for alignment and origins?
Alignment Question
How would you suggest setting up the alignment for this part? Particularly the B-C Datum.
Cad Help
I am programming a part with a CAD model. Does anyone have a suggestion for selecting a hole pattern, on a cylinder? Using the hole pattern feature on the CAD teach tab, I can select holes on a flat surface, not cylindrical. Of course I can and will select
Crash
Does simulation tell you if you had any crashes after you run the program in simulation or do you just have to watch it close?
Datum Shift
I am looking to get some clarification on how Cmm Manager calculates datum shifts. When using Cmm Manager to report the position of a feature, and a datum feature at MMC is used in the report, the datum shift appears to be treated as a bonus and is added
Error when trying to scan a 2D Contour
Hi, I created a horizontal section of a closed contour and then tried to 2d cloud scan this contour. In theory it works but in reality the probe stops before reaching the contour with the following error: The Error is from the Mitutoyo Error Table.. Thanks
community board.
Is there a way to read a post then go back to the forum without having to start over at the first post. I am trying to read them all but alas I grow tired of going back trying to find where I was. Thanks
ADVICE NEEDED: Measuring small groove
I have to measure a .04"(1mm) wide groove that is very close to a bottom surface. This could be verified easily with a size gage and radius gage but THE BOSS wants CMM numbers. The smallest disc probe that I could find is 1.2mm (about 2mm) with rollers
Convert Excel to CSV files.
My CMM Manager 2022 used to convert Excel files to CSV files, but for some reason started having issues. Now when it gets to the convert "Excel to CSV" command the program stops and locks up. When I try and open CSV file manually, I get a message that
Update all paths
Hi, I changed a Probe in the middle of a Programm and it runs but it seems the path of the following Elements won't get updated. I can open the Elements and Recreate the Paths but is there a possibility to update all Paths at once? Thank you!
Bubble drawing software - What plays well with CMM-Manager?
I am on the hunt for a program with will let us automate drawing bubbles plays well with and talks to CMM-Manager. Is anyone away of such a program? Thank you
edit get tip
HI, so in the program I selected tip, now I changed my mind and want it to be a different tip. I can always insert another, but I want to change the current get tip command, when I open the get tip everything is locked. Is there a way to edit the current
Measuring distance between two features
Hello, I'm wondering if there is an easier way to measure the distance between two features. I have a part (attached below) that has a dimension, .100+-.003 all around. I know I can do the distance between for each side and each fillet, but that would
Features names and autolevel
Hi, new to this. I program all day in other softwares and trying to help a company out in the evening doing CMM-Manager. I have questions. Can features be renamed? If so how? I have right clicked on them, I have hit F2. Nothing. Second question, back
Probe Numbering starting from "0"
Sorry for spamming the Forum, but I'm in a hurry to make a decision towards or against CMM-Manager and need some things sorted out before I can finally decide.. This may look like a minor Problem, but our Rack is numbered from 1 to 9 and also in our MCOSMOS
Option to Configure Safe Position between Racks
Hey Guys, in the Rack Config there is a switch for Safe Pos. between Ports.. So far so good but could you add another switch for controlling Safe Pos. between Racks? In our case we have 3 FCR25 in one Row and it is not necessary to go to Safe Pos. when
Does RefTip Calibration Status get lost when loading a Probe File?
Hi, can you confirm if Calibration Status of the RefTip gets lost, when I load a Probe File? Other Tips Calibration Data seems to stay like before after loading the Probe File.. Is Calibration Data of the RefTip is saved in the Probe File instead of the
Tip Change - Probe is slightly touching the Portal (Crysta Apex S 574)
Hey guys, I now have a complete Program, but on one tip Change I have a Problem with the automatic Planning.. After measuring this hole.. Head moves up and rotates B Axis 180deg.. There he slightly touches the Portal.. Is this intended? According to my
Is there Game Controller Support?
There is a "TestGameJoystick.exe" in "C:\Program Files\QxSoft\CMM-Manager 2022\Driver" Folder.. Just plugged a XBOX 360 Controller and it is recognized by this Utility, but I cannot find any Reference in CMM-Manager..
Build Cylinder from Circles
Hi, we have a part with a interrupted Cylinder. In MCOSMOS I would measure one upper and one lower Circle and build a Cylinder out of it. Is this also possible with CMM-Manager or how would you do it in CMM-Manager?
Report Header
how do i set the default report inspector/company? every time i change it. It doesnt save for next time.
Live reporting question
Is there a way to change the tolerance for live reporting? I am measuring a curved surface part that is bowed past the tolerance range of .5mm. When I measure points the system is trying to throw the points onto other surfaces that may be closer to the
Constructing a point from an intersection of a cylinder and a plane
How can I construct an intersection point from a cylinder and a plane?
CMM Inspection Report Output - Out Of Tolerance Error
Can anyone help explain how the report is showing an out-of-tolerance result for an actual result that is within tolerance? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Can CMM Manager modify imported CAD models, physically?
Hello, Just curious- does the CMM Manager software offer any type of 3D CAD modeling/modding/manipulation features or optional extentions ? We have a part that we intentionally machine oversized until the final process. The CAD model I am referencing
Error: no localiser is currently selected
Hello. I am the newest owner of 2 legacy PCMM's and I'm having issues getting them to connect to any software so I can create a digital twin of my parts to reverse engineer in Solidworks or Fusion360. One arm is a USB Faro Gage arm circa 2005 and the
Data Export based on new feature label update.
Hi there, I'm curious if anyone has worked in depth the new feature labels and exporting the report as such. I have two very large programs that I carefully labeled each report item as a balloon number. The first program measures the top of the part.
Ask for Active Probe in Program
Hi, is it possible to let the user who runs a program verify the active Probe and if it is different from the one CMM-Manager thinks is active let him type in the correct one? Background is, we would need to run both Mitutoyo MCOSMOS and CMM-Manager for
Measurement off from sketch (NO CAD)
Hello All! I am currently measuring 2 cavities of parts at the same time. When I am on part 2, the probe crashed and I had to restart the program again, but then i ran the program again, the sketch is off the actual measurement and the cmm tries to measure
Calibration Ring
Today I defined and located a calibration ring. When I go to calibrate a tip there is no option to use the ring. What am I doing wrong? CMM Manager 2022 on a Brown and Sharpe unit through an LK controller, SP25M probe system. I am trying to get a disc